Alaska Anchorage will host Long Island in a two-game series this weekend (Feb. 10-11).
Series
The Seawolves and Sharks have met three prior times last season. UAA won two of the three games. This weekend's series will be the first between the two schools in Anchorage.
Trailing After One
Last week's win against Alaska Fairbanks was the first this season where Alaska Anchorage was trailing after the first period.
Comeback Win
Last week's win against Alaska Fairbanks was the second this season where Alaska Anchorage won after their opponent scored first.
Points Leader
Senior
Ben Almquist scored his seventh goal of the season last weekend against the Nanooks. He leads the team in both points (18) and assists (11) and ranks second in goals with seven. Almquist has scored in 16 of 24 games this season.
Multi-Point Games
Freshman
Riley Thompson recorded his team-leading fourth multi-point game of the season with two assists last week against UAF. He ranks second on the team with 10 assists and third in points with 13.
Nail Biters
Five of Alaska Anchorage's 11 losses this season have been by one goal.
Home Cooking
Alaska will play six of their remaining 10 games at home.
Assists
Sophomore
William Gilson notched a pair of assists in last week's win over UAF. He leads the team's defensmen with nine points (two goals, seven assists).
Third Period
The Seawolves are 8-1-0 when leading after the second period and 0-11-2 when it is trailing after the second period.
Last Time Out
Alaska Anchorage defeated Alaska Fairbanks 4-2 in the final game of the Alaska Airlines Governor's Cup. The Seawolf win was the first over the Nanooks since a 4-0 win on Oct. 26, 2019.
Looking Ahead
Alaska Anchorage will play at fellow independent Lindenwood Feb. 16-17.